Match Review 40th Sec : VS Renofa Yamaguchi at City Light Stadium on November 4

Okayama 0 Renofa Yamaguchi 1

The total attendance:8,467   

This sec, a rookie defender, Abe was back in starting line-up. A young defender, Shimoguchi started as a wingger.This is PRIDE OF CHUSHIKOKU DERBY so that match was expected to be heated.


Five minutes after the kickoff, a young striker, Nakama's crossed by the opponent's defender. In the 15th minute, a veteran poacher, Akamine headed over the cross bar. Five minutes later, a young midfielder, Takeda's attempt was blocked by the rival. In the 34th minute, a veteran goal keeper, Kanayama made a fine stopping. One minute later, a young playmaker, Tsukagawa almost found the net with his header. In the 40th minute, Nakama was not able to grasp a chance. Before the break, Tsukagawa missed the chance to open the score. The first half ended in a scoreless tie.


Ten minutes after the interval, Tsukagawa stroke a mid-range shot, provided by Akamine. In the 59th minute, Nakama nearly smashed the net with his volley shot. One minute later, Tsukagawa was replaced by a attacker, Sekido. In the 65th minute, Nagasawa's men conceded a opening goal. In the 72nd minute, Korean forward, JEONG Chung-Geun came off the bench to change the game. Afterwards, the red-uniformed men struggled to create chances. In the 80th minute, Brazilian target man, Ricardo Santos came in. In the 88th minute, the Korean striker shot side. During the added time, an experienced wingger, Mimura failed to equalize the game. As a result, home club lost at the derby.